Methadone Clinic Jacksonville, TX

Alternative Opiate Treatment Program

Alternative Opiate Treatment Program is a methadone clinic in Jacksonville, TX. It is located in Cherokee County at 1401 East Rusk Street, 75766 zip. Alternative Opiate Treatment Program provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and outpatient treatment. Alternative Opiate Treatment Program provides buprenorphine maintenance and methadone maintenance. Other than methadone treatment, Alternative Opiate Treatment Program offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, health education services and substance use education. Alternative Opiate Treatment Program provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Jacksonville, TX:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Jacksonville?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Jacksonville is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in Jacksonville?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Texas. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Jacksonville drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in Jacksonville has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in Jacksonville always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Jacksonville are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in Jacksonville?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Jacksonville: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.